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Girl Scouts Backpacking in the Mountains

Girl Scouts Backpacking Near a River

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Girl Scouts Backpacking in the Mountains

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About Us

California Girl Scout Backpackers train girl and adult Girl Scouts to go into the wilderness with nothing but the gear on their back. We share resources, knowledge, fellowship, and support and assist Girl Scout groups in building and improving their programs.

Get Involved

Are you a part of a group of backpackers affiliated with and dedicated to advancing the Girl Scout mission? Do you work directly with Girl Scouts education and/or leading them on backpacking trips? Does your group reside in California? Then we want you!

Donate

Do you have resources you would like to donate to advance the mission of CAGS Backpackers? If so, we can help direct you to the organization that can best utilize your donation.

Blog

Learn about navigating the great outdoors, follow the adventures of our member groups, and stay up to date with all the latest CAGS Backpackers news. Head on over to our blog and take a peek into our world.